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Cincinnati's Center Depth Faces New Question
- Bengals waived center Matt Lee, prompting questions about the team's interior line depth.
- Ted Karras is in the final year of his contract, keeping the center spot in question.
- The team may rely on Jacob Bayer, a former practice squad player, as a potential backup center.
- Bayer, undrafted from Arkansas State, will compete with potential free-agent or draft additions.
- Draft prospects like Jake Slaughter, Sam Hecht, and Logan Jones are viewed as potential options for the Bengals.
- Peters sees a smaller draft class at center this year, noting talent but lower overall volume.
- Bengals are preparing for the NFL draft while evaluating in-house options for immediate depth.
- Cincinnati is weighing free agency versus draft targets to bolster the center position.
- The article situates the center depth issue within the broader context of protecting the quarterback.
- The piece emphasizes Cincinnati’s initiative to bookmark additional sources of depth through multiple channels.
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